Dorm Room Checklist
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Introduction
Going of to college? Use this college checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your dorm room.
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- Your Dorm Room
- Check if there is space for mattresses, desk and workstation.
- Contact your roommate to see who is bringing what items.
- Organize your things to save your space.
- Push furniture against the walls and use the corners as much as possible.
- Style your dorm room to make it look funky, stylish as well as fashionable.
- Use fabric from discount stores and clearance sales to cover barren old walls in your dorm room.
- Hang pieces of artwork on the walls.
- Bring a few familiar, treasured items from home.
- Comply with the rules and regulations that are set by your dorm.
- Cooking
- Check beforehand, if you are allowed to take cooking appliances
- Buy some crates to store dry goods.
- Be prepared by keeping your refrigerator stocked.
- Put only microwave-safe dishes in the microwave.
- Always cover your food with wax paper or a paper towel before you microwave it to avoid splattering.
- Use a pot holder when removing anything from the microwave.
- Keep the bugs away.
- Clean your dishes immediately after you finish eating.
- Try to eat at your desk to avoid getting crumbs on the floor or in your bed.
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Presented by:
Laura Cooper Peterson
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Who it's for
This Dorm Room Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Dorm Room essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Dorm Room structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Dorm Room Checklist
- Save Dorm Room Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Dorm Room (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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